Discomfort or pain while playing? This is interesting.

[StatesideRambler]

It’s common to read and hear about physical troubles while playing music, no matter what your instrument or musical style are. We’ve read many threads here on TB on that topic and they’re flush with well-meaning advice from people who often have little basis for what they post, high opinion of self notwithstanding. Well, here’s a news story about musicians’ physical ills and someone who has striven to understand it then apply that understanding to musicians who are willing to learn.

To treat musicians' injuries, one therapist takes note from pro athletes

 

[Yonni]

Great post and an interesting read. As I was holding my phone reading it with my shoulder and elbow pain it made me straighten up and hold my phone higher. Instant relaxation followed! I’ve been watching a video which was posted by our crustaceous friend @LowEndLobster last year which is also a good reminder: we need to be relaxed to play well and avoid injury.

 

[5StringPocket]

Good tips in that video. I made some adjustments to fretting hand thumb position after watching it.